Like the Wild Alaskan Salmon, many of our clients return every summer because nowhere else in the world produces as big or as many wild Salmon & Trout. If this will be your first trip to the 49th state, know that you’re in for the best in freshwater & saltwater fishing and a stunning wilderness experience. We have prepared a list of contacts & information to help you plan the Ultimate Alaskan Vacation. |
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| We hope this page answers some of you questions about traveling to Alaska, what to bring and what to expect. |
Airline Services to Anchorage, Alaska
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Airline Services to Kenai, Alaska
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Car Rentals, Anchorage Airport
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Car Rentals, Kenai Airport
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Anchorage Hotels If you're spending the night in Anchorage, hotels fill up quickly in the short Alaskan summer with hunters, fishermen and tourists. Anglers should make their reservations early or run the risk of arriving to a city of "no vacancy."
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Fishing Licenses You’ll need to purchase an Alaska fishing license to cover the number of days you’ll be fishing. They are readily available at any sporting-goods, grocery store and most gas stations in Alaska. Alternatively you can purchase them on-line from the Department of Fish and Game. Don’t forget, if you are fishing for King Salmon, you will also need to purchase a king stamp. The face of the stamp must be signed, in ink, and stuck onto the back of your current year’s sport fishing license. |
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2008 Non-resident License Fees 1 Day - $20 |
2008 King Stamp Fees 1 Day - $10 |
Clothing: The weather in Alaska constantly changes. One day it may be 80 degrees and sunny, and the next day rainy, windy and in the 50s. Plan your clothing around a layering system that you can easily adjust and adapt to changing temperatures and conditions. Concentrate on synthetic or wool fabrics in all your garments when packing for Alaska. Synthetic materials retain little moisture, "wicking" it away from your skin and "breathing" it out away from the body. Remember, cotton garments are nice in the tropics but have no place in the mountains or wet country. When wet, cotton has negative insulating qualities and takes a very long time to dry. Hat: Bring a hat with a good brim for sun protection, and a warmer stocking hat for cold days (which can occur anytime during the season.) Waterproof Shell: The final layer on your upper body should be a rain jacket. High quality Gore-Tex type products are the best. Your rain jacket should be 100% waterproof and breathable, multi-layered, with sealed seams. Always chose your rain jacket for its ability to ward off rain. Breathability is very important, but is secondary to being 100% waterproof. Buy the best rain jacket you can afford, as it is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can pack on your trip. If you’re shopping for clothing and gear we recommend the following stores and manufactures.
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Please remember that these recommendations are merely that, recommendations. You are by no means required to purchase all of this equipment. The suggested tackle and clothing mentioned here is what we have found works best for our fishing conditions. But in a fishery as marvelous as Alaska, it all works. |
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